Railroad Detective John Mahoney

Railroad Detective John Mahoney | Pennsylvania Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
Pennsylvania Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
Railroad Detective John Mahoney

Pennsylvania Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

End of Watch Friday, April 13, 1906

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John Mahoney

Railroad Detective John Mahoney was struck and killed by a train in the rail yards at Roby, Indiana.

He was walking across the Wolf Lake Bridge when a fast-moving train approached. He attempted to run to safety but was struck after he tripped and fell.

Bio

  • Age 28
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Struck by train
  • Location Indiana
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Detective Mahoney, now it's been 116 years since your passing. You have not, nor will you be forgotten. God Bless and forever Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Department

April 13, 2022

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